Garabandal Station 01

Garabandal Station 01 signifies a pivotal moment in the life of Jesus. His fate, shaped by deception and falsehoods, initiates His path to the crucifixion. The condemnation of Jesus stands as a stark reminder of the weight of human sin and the suffering He endured for our salvation. It also serves as a summons to justice and compassion, urging us to advocate for the innocent and denounce injustice.

V. We adore you, O Christ,
and we bless you.

R. Because by your holy Cross,
you have redeemed the world.

Jesus is dragged before Pilot and Herod.
Beaten, mocked, spit upon and bloody scourges across his back.
The crown of thorns piercing his head.
Judged by unjust creatures to be put to death.
Tortured.

Pilate finds himself in a difficult situation. First, he is a Roman official that must keep peace and order and uphold the law. He also is a man surprisingly with a conscious and senses Jesus is innocent. But he has the pressure of the crowds that he wants to please also.

He tries to question the Jewish leaders about their charges against Jesus, but they refuse to provide any evidence that would stand. Pilate takes it upon himself because of the pressure he is feeling to question Jesus himself. But Jesus does not provide any clear answers leaving Pilate to decide for himself.

Fearing the riots, he attempts to release Jesus, but the Jewish leaders reject his decision. As the narrative unfolds, Pilate yields to the crowd's pressure. He commands that Jesus be crucified, and the sentence is executed. Standing here, Garabandal Station 01 evokes a bitter sentiment as I shake my head in disgust at the travesty of justice.

Taking a stand in today's corporate environment can be challenging due to financial pressures and political realities. Our actions can sometimes reflect negatively, as if we are betraying our values.

My adorable Jesus, it was not Pilate, it was my sins that condemned Thee to die. I beseech Thee by the merits of this sorrowful journey to assist my soul in its journey towards eternity.

The Way of the Cross of Saint Alphonsus Liguori

Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory Be...

v. Have Mercy upon us O Lord.
r. Have Mercy on us.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Charges of sedition and blasphemy. The Jewish leaders have been plotting against Jesus to accuse him of claiming to be the Son of God and inciting rebellion against the Roman Empire. 

To help us understand better, in Roman law blasphemy was considered a crime against the emperor, while sedition was a crime again the state. Both result in death.
They were watching Jesus and were concerned about His teachings and how it was a threat to their authority. What better thing to do when your losing control conspire against him to have him arrested and put to death.

Because Jesus claimed to be the Son of God, do you think the accusations from the Jewish leaders was just a mere misunderstanding of His teachings?

• Fear of Loss of Power
• Popularity
  
• Threatened authority and position
• Religious Politics

What would we do today? Inserection seems to be a big deal. Sorry that the first thing that came to mind and it doesn't have anything to do with our Lord Jesus Christ. But I believe it does show the wickedness we have. If anyone is being challenged that can ruin their plans, it seems we have to destroy first.

The Garabandal station 01 reveals the judges gavel slamming down with a conviction. A sentence has been decided, guilty. Guilty of what? Healing, kindness, compassion, teaching or maybe the TRUTH? How many times have you been judged unjustly? It doesn't have to be in a courtroom, it could be a friend, family member, co-workers, piers. Everyday somebody is judge and jury of another one's life. Why does it have to be this way? Aren't you tired; I know I am.

As I watch from across the square, my heart has dropped, it is heavy with my own guilt. Jesus healed me or maybe someone I knew, a neighbor. And now I see him beaten, bloody his skin torn from the ropes that hit him.  I want to fall to my knees and cry and tell him how sorry I am. I had part in this decision, I sinned and fell away, I cried out, "Crucify Him". It is my sins that He will save me from.  What am I doing now to stop this?